We're looking for an experienced Data Engineer with strong Azure Databricks expertise to support the design, development, and optimisation of modern data platforms. You'll be responsible for building scalable data pipelines, managing large datasets, and delivering high-quality data solutions within an Azure environment.
Key Skills & Experience Required
- Strong hands‑on experience with Python, PySpark, and SQL/Spark SQL for building production‑grade ETL/ELT pipelines
- Solid knowledge of Apache Spark, including DataFrames, joins, aggregations, partitioning, caching, and performance optimisation
- Experience working within Azure Databricks, including clusters, job clusters, notebooks, repositories, jobs, and Databricks Runtime
- Proven experience implementing Lakehouse architectures, including Bronze, Silver, and Gold data layers on Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2
- Familiarity with modern data ingestion approaches, including Auto Loader, batch processing, incremental loads, and Change Data Capture (CDC)
- Experience orchestrating workflows using Lakeflow Jobs and Lakeflow Pipelines
- Working knowledge of Unity Catalog, including schemas, tables, access controls, and data governance best practices
- Experience with Git‑based version control and CI/CD processes, ideally using Azure DevOps
- Experience with Kafka and real‑time or streaming data solutions
- Exposure to Debezium and CDC frameworks
- Knowledge of Kimball dimensional modelling and enterprise data warehouse design principles
You can work 3 days per week on site in Nottingham.
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Senior Data Engineer in Nottingham employer: Opus Recruitment Solutions Limited
Opus Recruitment Solutions Limited is an excellent employer that values flexibility and innovation, offering a remote working environment with the opportunity for occasional travel to London for launches and training. Employees benefit from competitive daily rates, a collaborative culture, and access to cutting-edge technologies, ensuring meaningful growth and development in their careers. Join us to be part of a dynamic team that prioritises your professional journey while embracing the future of technology.
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